Serving 561 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Heber Valley School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 561 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Heber Valley School serves the northwest part of Heber City, UT, covering an area of approximately 24.9 square miles. Families typically drive 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 6.1 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 11.2 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Heber Valley School's student population of 561 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
561 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2012–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Heber Valley School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Heber Valley School is 0.52, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#647 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
40%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30%
43%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-34%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
Showing 2012–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
41%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
56%
69%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.1%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heber Valley School's ranking?
Heber Valley School is ranked #647 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Heber Valley School often compared to?
Heber Valley Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Old Mill School, J.r. Smith School, Daniels Canyon School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Heber Valley School?
561 students attend Heber Valley School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Heber Valley School students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Heber Valley School?
Heber Valley School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Heber Valley School offer ?
Heber Valley School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Heber Valley School part of?
Heber Valley School is part of Wasatch School District.
School Reviews
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